So... I had this idea... I wrote it and now I'm angry at myself... And Dumbledore. I hate Dumbledore with a flaming passion right now. Granted, I've always had a low opinion of him but now... Anyways, I've always felt it weird that Sirius never tried to explain himself to Remus before POA. Like, he and Remus were closer than brothers and then he just let his best friend think he'd killed their other best friend? I think not. There's no way that was what happened. So... this was born and I hope y'all enjoy it. I know it's short but it was literally just a small inspiration that explains a whole heck of a lot about POA and why Remus didn't know the full story. Leave me a review and tell me what you think!
Remus,
I'm sorry. James and Lilly's deaths were all my fault. I was the one who asked them to change their secret-keeper from me to Peter. I didn't know he would betray us, I never expected him to hand them over. I should have seen it coming. I should have seen the signs. It's my fault. I won't try to explain away his actions, or mine. I was scared and my fears caused James and Lilly's death. I failed them and I failed you. I'm sorry. I wish I'd seen you at the trial but I understand why you weren't there. Dumbledore was there. I don't know why he didn't say anything in my defense, he knew everything, but he must have had his reasons. I don't blame him though. It's my fault, so I deserve this. This is the only letter they're permitting me to write so you won't hear from me again. I'm sorry for the pain I caused you and the future pain that Harry will go through because of me. I'm sorry that my fear caused the deaths of our best friend's. I failed The Order. I failed James and Lilly. And I failed you. I don't think I can never express how sorry I am for failing you. There are so many things I wish I could say. So many things I would change. Please know that I never meant for them to die. I never meant for my fear to end in their deaths. You're the last Marauder now. Don't let them down like I did. Protect Harry at all costs. Be careful on full moons. Eat plenty of chocolate. I'll miss you and I wish you could forgive me, but I don't expect you to. I love you, brother.
Mischief Managed,
Sirius B.
In the headmaster's office at Hogwarts, Dumbledore read over the letter that Sirius had intended for Remus. He frowned in concern at the details inside it. It was a beautiful letter that explained everything perfectly to the other Marauder. He couldn't let Remus read it. It would ruin everything. The headmaster thought of the tiny baby that he'd just dropped off with the Dursley family. He needed to grow up there. He needed to see Dumbledore as a savior of sorts. It was the only way for the plan to work.
The man sighed and folded the letter, setting it in his desk drawer. Remus must never see it. Never.
So... Yeah, I hate Dumbledore but this seemed like something he would do. Well, I hope you enjoyed my little story. Please leave a review to tell me what you think! Love y'all!
- storyspinner16